Need a little school break? These venues offer special times for homeschoolers to use their facilities and meet other homeschoolers. Our list includes everything from places for kids to burn some energy to educational activities.
Need more homeschooling resources? Check out our Ultimate Homeschool Guide to the Upstate.
TITLE SPONSOR 864.963.3608 (Program Center) | 100 Adams Mill Road (Program Center), Greenville, SC
YMCA of Greenville’s Homeschool PE program provides a place where children can exercise and participate in sports in an instructor-led setting. The program is designed to show participants how much fun exercise can be and is offered at YMCA Program Center in Simpsonville.
YMCA Program Center
100 Adams Mill Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Age: 6-15
Day: Monday and Wednesday
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Registration: Month prior to session
Member rate: $35/month and $15 for each additional student or $50/day and $20 for each additional student
Non-member rate: $45/month and $20 for each additional student or $60/day and $30 for each additional student
The program runs from September through May.
Contact Erica Snyder or Tyree Mathis
In addition to the PE program, YMCA of Greenville offers a diverse array of programs for all families including youth sports, aquatics lessons and family camps.
Wilderness Survival Classes specifically designed for home school students. Just for 6 to 9 year olds and 10 to 14 year olds. Each month attend a class where you learn important survival skills such as shelter building, food and water procurement, staying safe, and much more!
For more information call us at (864) 263-3850 or to sign-up today!
Interactive classes in art, music, PE, and swim are offered each semester to homeschoolers ages 6 – 12.
864.585.1005 | 415 Sha Lane, Spartanburg, SC
Offers monthly homeschool skate events.
864.787.8621 | 216 Bransfield Road, Greenville, SC
Ignite Learning Center offers unique hands-on activities and programs for students exploring STEAM. Programs include problem-solving challenges, engineering, arts and more.
PE classes give homeschoolers the opportunity to play organized games and sports, make friends, and stay active. Weekly class meets in Boiling Springs and Greer.
864.775.5514 | 1200 Woodruff Road, Building H7, Greenville, SC
Offers after school programs, theatre programs, private lessons, and songwriting classes that homeschool students can participate in.
In-studio and virtual homeschool classes are available for elementary and middle school students. Topics include poetry, math, topography and more all in a hands on maker environment. Read class descriptions and register on-line.
During the school year, Big Air Greenville has $15 for 2 hours of jump time ($12 if homeschool status shown) on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-3 pm. Don’t forget your socks!
Big Air Trampoline Park is full of unique attractions that won’t be found anywhere else in the upstate.
Offers several programs just for homeschoolers. Check their website calendar and search for “homeschool” to see which locations are offering homeschool events you’d be interested in.
864.585.8278 | 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers homeschool theatre classes.
Additionally, homeschool students can attend school performance shows (which run during the school day).
At the Sigal Music Museum, explore the exciting world of music through exhibitions, concerts, and music classes for both children & adults.
Originally based in South Carolina, this group offers fun adventures for homeschool families around the United States (a spin-off of Carolina Homeschooler).
An athletic organization for homeschool students, offering 9 different competitive sports including archery, baseball, basketball, cheerleading and volleyball. They meet at multiple locations throughout the upstate.
864.580.6462 | 660 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC
Big Air Spartanburg’s Homeschool Jump is offered when local schools are in session. On Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 pm, you can jump for $15 ( $12 if proof of homeschool provided). Don’t forget your socks!